Merchant & Gould
Merchant & Gould








project specs
New office space in downtown Denver
Industry: Full spectrum intellectual property legal services firm
Square Footage: 22,000
Non-Traditional Design for a Denver Law Firm
When Merchant & Gould moved their Denver offices to the 33rd floor of the revitalized 1801 California Street building, they sought to revitalize their space with new furniture and warm decorative tones that exuded their fun, but hardworking culture.
While many law firms choose to line every window with private offices, Merchant & Gould was committed to fostering greater collaboration with an open plan. Elsy achieved the desired effect with a three-dimensional space plan that recognized the need for private offices while exploring a number of new, creative options for defining public space. Cohesive design details in the modern and inviting reception area that doubles as a ‘public living room,’ natural walnut custom doors, statement LED lighting, decorative ceiling screens, as well as embellished hardware, tile, and fabric provide a modern twist to the traditional law firm aesthetic and keep the space light and bright. The result is elegant with an edge, efficient yet different, and creative without ever being over the top.
Services provided
Programming, Space Planning, Pricing Plans, Bidding, Schematic Design, Design Development, Finish Selection, Custom Millwork Design, Construction Documents, Construction Administration, Furniture Selection, Art Selection, Signage Coordination, Accessory Selection
Jerry Built Homegrown Burgers
Jerry Built Homegrown Burgers











project specs
Location: Houston, Texas
Size: 4,500 SF
Industry: Restaurant
Everything is Bigger in Texas
When Jerry Built approached us with the notion for a better burger joint, the concept was simple: people need to know there’s MEAT in that building. Subtlety was not an option. So we boldly sliced a glowing 30-foot bull through the structure, creating a stunning visual impact. In order to provide the transparency the owners sought, the kitchen is fully in view from the seating area, allowing patrons to follow the preparation process. Each restaurant includes a mural-sized collage of community images commissioned for that locale.
A deeper message about the owners values is carried in the interior and exterior finishes. Much of the wood accents are made from ‘beetle-kill’ trees and the building cladding is covered in live plantings appropriate for the geography. Following the initial flagship design, our working relationship continued with Jerry Built, resulting in design work for four additional locations.
Services provided
Space Planning, Schematic Design, Design Development, Branding Integration, Kitchen Equipment Coordination, Construction Documents, Construction Administration, Finish Selection, Furniture Selection, Signage, Custom Art